THE contribution of two much-loved GPs was celebrated as a Blackburn health centre marked its 50th anniversary. Dr Mridul Kumar Datta and Dr Saroj Datta are the partners of Stepping Stones Practice at Audley Health Centre and have dedicated nearly a century of service to the local NHS between them. The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, councillor Derek Hardman, and Blackburn’s MP Kate Hollern were joined by Janet Alker and Jean Shorrock, two patients who have been members of the health centre for 50 years. Dr Mridul Kumar Datta has spent 56 years working in the NHS and 50 years in general practice, and Dr Saroj Datta has spent 55 years in the NHS and 46 years in general practice.
It was streamed to 52 schools in Blackburn with Darwen and to families and communities. Borough mayor Cllr Derek Hardman has presented her with a special award for her work. He said: “We are very grateful for all the work Christina has undertaken within our community in such challenging times.” Ms Gabbitas’ festival was organised through the charity Children’s Literature Festivals from Blackburn Library with the help of library staff and a team of authors and illustrators. She said: The past 18 months has been challenging for everyone and children have missed out on so much, I wanted to let them know that we were still there for them. The original date had to be changed but I didn’t want to give up.”
CIVIC leaders are urging residents to express their gratitude to the NHS workers, local authority staff and volunteers who have spearheaded the battle against coronavirus this weekend. Sunday is the first national ‘Thank You Day’ to acknowledge their work combatting Covid-19 and Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses have thrown their support behind it. They have asked borough residents to join them on social media using the hashtag #ThankYouDay to praise the individuals that have helped them through the pandemic. And borough bosses have highlighted the efforts of NHS doctors and nurses, the council’s own staff and hundreds of volunteers who rose to the challenge posed by coronavirus and to help those ill or isolated as a result.
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The new Veteran’s Allotment is located at Witton Park Allotments just off Buncer Lane . The allotment can be used by veterans and their families to grow vegetables and flowers, which can be either sold in the community. Members can also take the produce home themselves to supplement their diet as part of the 5 steps to health and well being . In addition to this they are encouraged to learn new gardening skills or simply to sit and have a cup of tea and chat in peaceful surroundings. The Mayor, Cllr Derek Hardman, planted a rambling rose, named ‘Soldier Boy’ to commemorate his visit on Saturday June 26. He was joined by Mayoress Colette Hardman on the day.